(03-23-2018 09:52 AM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  Cincinnati: Sustains itself off of bloated preseason hype despite average recruiting classes by national standards, and despite not having won anything since the early 1960's. All hype. No threat to anyone outside of the AAC. Guaranteed to make the tournament pretty much every year, but also guaranteed to exit prior to the Sweet 16 pretty much every year. They get used up in the 2nd round most years like a $5 hooker.

That cover it?

You forgot the part about ECU licking our boots...

Tulsa: We will have some bad non conference losses. Overachieve during conference play. Then do terrible in the post season.

(03-23-2018 12:09 PM)Def Berkkat Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 09:52 AM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  Cincinnati: Sustains itself off of bloated preseason hype despite average recruiting classes by national standards, and despite not having won anything since the early 1960's. All hype. No threat to anyone outside of the AAC. Guaranteed to make the tournament pretty much every year, but also guaranteed to exit prior to the Sweet 16 pretty much every year. They get used up in the 2nd round most years like a $5 hooker.

That cover it?

You forgot the part about ECU licking our boots...

If that is how you measure yourself, then you are nowhere near where you think you are.

Just as an aside - Cincinnati has lost to ECU in AAC play. Let that sink in.

(03-23-2018 10:29 AM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 10:15 AM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 09:52 AM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  Cincinnati: Sustains itself off of bloated preseason hype despite average recruiting classes by national standards, and despite not having won anything since the early 1960's. All hype. No threat to anyone outside of the AAC. Guaranteed to make the tournament pretty much every year, but also guaranteed to exit prior to the Sweet 16 pretty much every year. They get used up in the 2nd round most years like a $5 hooker.

That cover it?

Bloated preseason hype that resulted in winning the conference, conference tournament, and only losing 5 games all year.

Yep, complete hype.

When do they give out the "Losing 5 games all year" trophy?

Come on man... you can be a better troll than that. I have faith in you!

(03-23-2018 01:05 PM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 12:09 PM)Def Berkkat Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 09:52 AM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  Cincinnati: Sustains itself off of bloated preseason hype despite average recruiting classes by national standards, and despite not having won anything since the early 1960's. All hype. No threat to anyone outside of the AAC. Guaranteed to make the tournament pretty much every year, but also guaranteed to exit prior to the Sweet 16 pretty much every year. They get used up in the 2nd round most years like a $5 hooker.

That cover it?

You forgot the part about ECU licking our boots...

If that is how you measure yourself, then you are nowhere near where you think you are.

Just as an aside - Cincinnati has lost to ECU in AAC play. Let that sink in.

That's fine. The world needs ditch diggers too.

(03-23-2018 08:41 AM)LetsGoUC Wrote:  Here's the perception of the AAC hoops programs around the country. I think its good to EMBRACE the perception and go with what works. What do you think? Am I close?

Cincy-smothering D, athletes > shooters
Uconn- hired Jim Calhoun Jr circa 1984.
Memphis- 5 star streetball, baby!
Wichita- 6'7" shooters galore
Temple- Losing with dignity
SMU- lob dunks and a one-man bench
Houston- RUN

Tulsa-Are they good? Are they terrible? A team of constant JUCO transfers? No one knows

UCF/USF/Tulane/ECU - not included. Outside of their fanbases, these teams are literally never thought of when you mention basketball. No pedigree.

Thoughts?

i dont agree with any of them
honest opinion at perception- lets not get mad at me

Cincy-top D no offense with a bad tourney track record
Uconn- elite guards.
Memphis- talented rosters
Wichita- gritty coached up 2star talent
Temple- blue collar basketball
SMU- larry brown
Houston- phi slama/dead..but id say tough and physical for those who followed this year
ucf- tough defense..the team with tacko
tulsa- win with less
ecu- bad

not saying any are accurate or even up to date...just stating the perrceptions

i dont think usf and tulane have a basketball identity

(03-23-2018 01:44 PM)pesik Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 08:41 AM)LetsGoUC Wrote:  Here's the perception of the AAC hoops programs around the country. I think its good to EMBRACE the perception and go with what works. What do you think? Am I close?

Cincy-smothering D, athletes > shooters
Uconn- hired Jim Calhoun Jr circa 1984.
Memphis- 5 star streetball, baby!
Wichita- 6'7" shooters galore
Temple- Losing with dignity
SMU- lob dunks and a one-man bench
Houston- RUN

Tulsa-Are they good? Are they terrible? A team of constant JUCO transfers? No one knows

UCF/USF/Tulane/ECU - not included. Outside of their fanbases, these teams are literally never thought of when you mention basketball. No pedigree.

Thoughts?

i dont agree with any of them
honest opinion at perception- lets not get mad at me

Cincy-top D no offense with a bad tourney track record
Uconn- elite guards.
Memphis- talented rosters
Wichita- gritty coached up 2star talent
Temple- blue collar basketball
SMU- larry brown
Houston- phi slama/dead..but id say tough and physical for those who followed this year
ucf- tough defense..the team with tacko
tulsa- win with less
ecu- bad

not saying any are accurate or even up to date...just stating the perrceptions

i dont think usf and tulane have a basketball identity

Hey we've always had a few 3 stars ... give us our extra star (not to be confused with Memphis extra star provided by the NCAA)

(03-23-2018 01:48 PM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 01:44 PM)pesik Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 08:41 AM)LetsGoUC Wrote:  Here's the perception of the AAC hoops programs around the country. I think its good to EMBRACE the perception and go with what works. What do you think? Am I close?

Cincy-smothering D, athletes > shooters
Uconn- hired Jim Calhoun Jr circa 1984.
Memphis- 5 star streetball, baby!
Wichita- 6'7" shooters galore
Temple- Losing with dignity
SMU- lob dunks and a one-man bench
Houston- RUN

Tulsa-Are they good? Are they terrible? A team of constant JUCO transfers? No one knows

UCF/USF/Tulane/ECU - not included. Outside of their fanbases, these teams are literally never thought of when you mention basketball. No pedigree.

Thoughts?

i dont agree with any of them
honest opinion at perception- lets not get mad at me

Cincy-top D no offense with a bad tourney track record
Uconn- elite guards.
Memphis- talented rosters
Wichita- gritty coached up 2star talent
Temple- blue collar basketball
SMU- larry brown
Houston- phi slama/dead..but id say tough and physical for those who followed this year
ucf- tough defense..the team with tacko
tulsa- win with less
ecu- bad

not saying any are accurate or even up to date...just stating the perrceptions

i dont think usf and tulane have a basketball identity

Hey we've always had a few 3 stars ... give us our extra star (not to be confused with Memphis extra star provided by the NCAA)

If only we'd chosen Gonzaga as our 12th bball team

In all honesty, I'm not sure Wichita has a 2 star on their roster anymore.

(03-23-2018 02:07 PM)Tigersmoke4 Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 01:48 PM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 01:44 PM)pesik Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 08:41 AM)LetsGoUC Wrote:  Here's the perception of the AAC hoops programs around the country. I think its good to EMBRACE the perception and go with what works. What do you think? Am I close?

Cincy-smothering D, athletes > shooters
Uconn- hired Jim Calhoun Jr circa 1984.
Memphis- 5 star streetball, baby!
Wichita- 6'7" shooters galore
Temple- Losing with dignity
SMU- lob dunks and a one-man bench
Houston- RUN

Tulsa-Are they good? Are they terrible? A team of constant JUCO transfers? No one knows

UCF/USF/Tulane/ECU - not included. Outside of their fanbases, these teams are literally never thought of when you mention basketball. No pedigree.

Thoughts?

i dont agree with any of them
honest opinion at perception- lets not get mad at me

Cincy-top D no offense with a bad tourney track record
Uconn- elite guards.
Memphis- talented rosters
Wichita- gritty coached up 2star talent
Temple- blue collar basketball
SMU- larry brown
Houston- phi slama/dead..but id say tough and physical for those who followed this year
ucf- tough defense..the team with tacko
tulsa- win with less
ecu- bad

not saying any are accurate or even up to date...just stating the perrceptions

i dont think usf and tulane have a basketball identity

Hey we've always had a few 3 stars ... give us our extra star (not to be confused with Memphis extra star provided by the NCAA)

If only we'd chosen Gonzaga as our 12th bball team

True .. someone has to get credits for the conference while Memphis is sitting at home.

(03-23-2018 02:56 PM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 02:07 PM)Tigersmoke4 Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 01:48 PM)Stickboy46 Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 01:44 PM)pesik Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 08:41 AM)LetsGoUC Wrote:  Here's the perception of the AAC hoops programs around the country. I think its good to EMBRACE the perception and go with what works. What do you think? Am I close?

Cincy-smothering D, athletes > shooters
Uconn- hired Jim Calhoun Jr circa 1984.
Memphis- 5 star streetball, baby!
Wichita- 6'7" shooters galore
Temple- Losing with dignity
SMU- lob dunks and a one-man bench
Houston- RUN

Tulsa-Are they good? Are they terrible? A team of constant JUCO transfers? No one knows

UCF/USF/Tulane/ECU - not included. Outside of their fanbases, these teams are literally never thought of when you mention basketball. No pedigree.

Thoughts?

i dont agree with any of them
honest opinion at perception- lets not get mad at me

Cincy-top D no offense with a bad tourney track record
Uconn- elite guards.
Memphis- talented rosters
Wichita- gritty coached up 2star talent
Temple- blue collar basketball
SMU- larry brown
Houston- phi slama/dead..but id say tough and physical for those who followed this year
ucf- tough defense..the team with tacko
tulsa- win with less
ecu- bad

not saying any are accurate or even up to date...just stating the perrceptions

i dont think usf and tulane have a basketball identity

Hey we've always had a few 3 stars ... give us our extra star (not to be confused with Memphis extra star provided by the NCAA)

If only we'd chosen Gonzaga as our 12th bball team

True .. someone has to get credits for the conference while Memphis is sitting at home.

We brought in a liberty bowl check and millions of viewers for the bball semi-finals and conference title game. See Memphis is not A one trick pony type of program Like yitchataw

(03-23-2018 02:53 PM)invisiblehand Wrote:  In all honesty, I'm not sure Wichita has a 2 star on their roster anymore.

Everyone got at least 3 stars from somewhere except for Midtgaard, but the recruiting services don't rank all of the overseas prospects.

(03-23-2018 10:29 AM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 10:15 AM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 09:52 AM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  Cincinnati: Sustains itself off of bloated preseason hype despite average recruiting classes by national standards, and despite not having won anything since the early 1960's. All hype. No threat to anyone outside of the AAC. Guaranteed to make the tournament pretty much every year, but also guaranteed to exit prior to the Sweet 16 pretty much every year. They get used up in the 2nd round most years like a $5 hooker.

That cover it?

Bloated preseason hype that resulted in winning the conference, conference tournament, and only losing 5 games all year.

Yep, complete hype.

When do they give out the "Losing 5 games all year" trophy?

They don’t but they do give out regular season and tournament champs trophies.

(03-23-2018 08:41 AM)LetsGoUC Wrote:  Here's the perception of the AAC hoops programs around the country. I think its good to EMBRACE the perception and go with what works. What do you think? Am I close?

Cincy-smothering D, athletes > shooters
Uconn- hired Jim Calhoun Jr circa 1984.
Memphis- 5 star streetball, baby!
Wichita- 6'7" shooters galore
Temple- Losing with dignity
SMU- lob dunks and a one-man bench
Houston- RUN

Tulsa-Are they good? Are they terrible? A team of constant JUCO transfers? No one knows

UCF/USF/Tulane/ECU - not included. Outside of their fanbases, these teams are literally never thought of when you mention basketball. No pedigree.

Thoughts?

Kinda like Cincy and football....

(03-23-2018 03:28 PM)8BitPirate Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 08:41 AM)LetsGoUC Wrote:  Here's the perception of the AAC hoops programs around the country. I think its good to EMBRACE the perception and go with what works. What do you think? Am I close?

Cincy-smothering D, athletes > shooters
Uconn- hired Jim Calhoun Jr circa 1984.
Memphis- 5 star streetball, baby!
Wichita- 6'7" shooters galore
Temple- Losing with dignity
SMU- lob dunks and a one-man bench
Houston- RUN

Tulsa-Are they good? Are they terrible? A team of constant JUCO transfers? No one knows

UCF/USF/Tulane/ECU - not included. Outside of their fanbases, these teams are literally never thought of when you mention basketball. No pedigree.

Thoughts?

Kinda like Cincy and football....

This past year and last perhaps. But I’d put our historical resume up against ECU’s in football any day of the week. Your program had one team in 1991 that was lights out. I liked that team. But that was over 25 years ago and you guys haven’t exactly been relevant in football for a while. This year we were a one trick pony with basketball - but I will take that over total disaster which unfortunately ECU athletics has become.

You’re a good fan base and deserve better than year after year of losing in multiple sports. Or at least the ones that matter.

(03-23-2018 03:21 PM)AABearcat Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 10:29 AM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 10:15 AM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 09:52 AM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  Cincinnati: Sustains itself off of bloated preseason hype despite average recruiting classes by national standards, and despite not having won anything since the early 1960's. All hype. No threat to anyone outside of the AAC. Guaranteed to make the tournament pretty much every year, but also guaranteed to exit prior to the Sweet 16 pretty much every year. They get used up in the 2nd round most years like a $5 hooker.

That cover it?

Bloated preseason hype that resulted in winning the conference, conference tournament, and only losing 5 games all year.

Yep, complete hype.

When do they give out the "Losing 5 games all year" trophy?

They don’t but they do give out regular season and tournament champs trophies.

What about a 2nd place by one shot trophy? It can be a golden basket with a ball clanking off the rim ...

cincinnati is the best basketball school in the conference and everyone else can suck it.

(03-23-2018 04:15 PM)Tymanh99 Wrote:  cincinnati is the best regular season basketball school in the conference and i'll suck everyone else.

FIFY

(03-23-2018 10:29 AM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 10:15 AM)Billy Bob Bearcat Wrote:  

(03-23-2018 09:52 AM)ECUGrad07 Wrote:  Cincinnati: Sustains itself off of bloated preseason hype despite average recruiting classes by national standards, and despite not having won anything since the early 1960's. All hype. No threat to anyone outside of the AAC. Guaranteed to make the tournament pretty much every year, but also guaranteed to exit prior to the Sweet 16 pretty much every year. They get used up in the 2nd round most years like a $5 hooker.

That cover it?

Bloated preseason hype that resulted in winning the conference, conference tournament, and only losing 5 games all year.

Yep, complete hype.

When do they give out the "Losing 5 games all year" trophy?

Cincy didn't get a "losing five games all season" trophy this year because the folks who make trophies ran out of metal after making the "losing twenty games all year," the "losing fourteen conference games this year," and the "sub-200 USN&WR ranking" trophies for ECU.

Why are we under attack by ECU fans of all people? They have made it to what 2 tourneys in history and ride the coattails of every other team in the league lol. I always liked their fans on here but this is just bewildering.